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Front Strut: Installation

  1. Install strut mount at upper side of strut to body and tighten with nuts.

    Tightening torque: 

    20 N.m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 ft-lb) 

  2. Position aligning mark on camber adjustment bolt with aligning mark on lower side of strut.
    CAUTION:
    • While holding head of adjusting bolt, tighten self-locking nut.
    • When self-locking nut is removed, replace with a new one.

    Tightening torque: 

    152 N.m (16 kgf-m, 112 ft-lb) 

  3. Install ABS sensor harness to strut.

    Tightening torque: 

    32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.9 ft-lb) 

  4. Install bolts which secure brake hose to strut.

    Tightening torque: 

    32 N.m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.9 ft-lb) 

  5. Install wheels.
    NOTE: Check wheel alignment and adjust if necessary.